Williams & Blum: Reviewing Iowa State football after Jimmy Rogers’ first spring

Jackson Pence joins Chris Williams and Brent Blum to break down all of the happenings at Iowa State’s “spring showcase” on Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium. The trio discusses strengths, concerns, and the overall vibes within the program as Jimmy Rogers’ first spring comes to a close in Ames. Plus, reviewing Iowa State’s weekend in the NFL Draft, all courtesy of Mechdyne.


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Fresh column for your Sunday night.


Randy Peterson on Jaylen Raynor, the depth chart and what’s ahead for the Cyclones.

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"Midnight Alley" sets the tone for Iowa State's first "Spring Showcase" under Jimmy Rogers

WATCH: Rogers, Rohel, Bobbit, Raynor and Hawk following Spring Showcase

Iowa State officially wrapped up spring ball with the Spring Showcase on Saturday morning.

Watch everything head coach Jimmy Rogers, offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl, defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit, quarterback Jaylen Raynor and defensive lineman Zaimir Hawk said after the showcase. https://cyclonefanatic.com/2026/04/...it-raynor-and-hawk-following-spring-showcase/

Apex on Netflix

Checked out the new thriller Apex on Netflix starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton. Reviews are pretty mid-tier. We all thought it was pretty dang intense and actually really creepy. Is it GREAT? No but it's definitely worth watching if you want a solid adventure thriller. The scenery is incredible. And Theron is badass. Egerton is a ******* great psycho. Worth a watch for sure.

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Spring Showcase Tailgate

We will be tailgating outside Jack Trice Stadium before and after the Spring Showcase. Starting at 9am, ending when-you-leave. Serving biscuits and gravy, donuts, monkeybread, coffee, Ames Lager, other beers, NA's, pop, and some Iowa whiskeys.

All CycloneFanatics are welcome.

[I will reply to this post with an updated location once we set up, but we are going to try to be south of Jack Trice Stadium so that you can have easy access to the Cyclone Surplus Sale.]

Life Below Zero

I just found out that they've canceled one of my favorite shows, Life Below Zero. Makes me wonder if it was the hardship on the filming crews to go to such remote places enduring the ice, snow and cold to bring this show to TV. I was just fascinated by this show and I'm not happy that it was canceled. I can only hope they don't decide to cancel another one of my favorite shows, Port Protection.

PETERSON: How much was money a factor in Crooks’ transfer to Oklahoma State?

New Randy Peterson column on Audi Crooks’ transfer and the growing role of NIL in women’s basketball. Some interesting points on how money is starting to reshape the sport. Curious where everyone lands on it!

Enjoy!

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